Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bonnie Nece, NP

Physician Assistant · Asheville, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1983 HENDERSONVILLE RD, Asheville, NC 28803
8286510450
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1396962510 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Nece from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nece

Dr. Bonnie Nece is a physician assistant in Asheville, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nece performed 2,623 Medicare services across 1,543 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nece received a total of $31 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nece is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 2% volume in NC $31 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,623
Medicare services
Top 2% in NC for physician assistant
1,543
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~138 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
 244 $8 $15
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 241 $64 $235
Total estradiol level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body.
 235 $27 $65
Free testosterone level test
A blood test that measures the amount of free testosterone in your body. Free testosterone is the portion of the hormone not bound to proteins and available for use by tissues.
 235 $24 $75
Total testosterone level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women.
 235 $25 $75
Microsomal antibody test
A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system.
 168 $14 $50
Free T3 thyroid hormone test
A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning.
 165 $16 $50
Free thyroxine (T4) test
A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream.
 152 $8 $50
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
 152 $16 $50
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level
A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone.
 151 $17 $50
DHEA-S hormone level test
A blood test that measures the level of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), a hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
 125 $21 $50
Sex hormone binding globulin level test
A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream.
 124 $20 $50
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 121 $54 $170
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
 90 $8 $50
Progesterone level test
A blood test that measures the amount of progesterone, a reproductive hormone, in your body.
 77 $18 $50
Ferritin level test (iron stores)
A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body.
 26 $13 $50
Iron level test 18 $6 $50
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
 14 $13 $50
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
 13 $10 $50
Insulin level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of insulin in your body.
 13 $11 $50
Lung function test measuring exhaled air
A test that measures the air you exhale to evaluate how well your lungs are functioning while at rest.
 13 $23 $150
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
 11 $89 $235
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2022 ↗
$31
Total received (2022-2022)
Bottom 14% in NC for physician assistant
1
Company
2
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$31 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2022
$31

Payments by company (2022)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$31
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2022 payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Saxenda
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
243
Per 100K population
89.4
County median income
$70,578
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE
4.8 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2022
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Nece is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Nece experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nece performed 244 blood draw (venipuncture) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Nece receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nece received a total of $31 from 1 company across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Nece's costs compare to other physician assistants in Asheville?
Dr. Nece's average Medicare payment per service is $24. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Nece) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →